I am a happy, tired girl. Did I mention that Rich woke up today? :) Not only that, but he was with us much more today than hes been since the stroke. He still had periods of deeper sleep, but as conversation flowed around him, he was squeezing my hand during the funny parts. :) Then he got to showing off. Instead of wiggling his right toes, he moved his right foot. Several times. Then he wiggled his left toes. And as his pièce de rèsistance, he yawned - a nice big fat yawn. And I dont think Im the only one there who whooped out loud when he did! My plan was to get there early for rounds to talk to his doctor, head back home to get some things done, and then go back for da Bears. However there was so much activity around him, and I didnt want to miss any of his new tricks, that I never found a time to leave. So instead of football with Rich, I came home and had a late dinner with the kids. Weve now been through the waxing and waning twice. Now that I finally saw what Ive been hoping for and needing and praying for, I am greatly encouraged. I saw him. And it was good. I know we still have a long road ahead of us, but I believe hes coming back to us. :) Each time hes gone down and disappeared for a couple of days, he has come back and accomplished bigger things. I really think that these things wear him out and he has to shut down awhile to let his brain recuperate. Who knows? But that makes sense to me. I am really quite humbled by the love, prayers, concern, and help that has been poured out on us. Between family coming up for the first week, food showing up every single day(!), and friends driving the kids around, keeping Rachel busy, cleaning our house, keeping Rachel busy, showing up at just the right time, keeping Rachel busy, and helping the kids with school, its ... well ... I dont know what it is! Humbling, overwhelming, touching. Here are the updated prayer needs: 1) That hell be able to PARTICIPATE in physical therapy. The more he does, the faster hell get better. If he cant participate in it, its just range of motion, which isnt nearly as effective. As I was doing his stretches today, it was obvious when hed had enough because he simply tightened up and refused to move any more. 2) For his brain to heal. I honestly feel so much more encouraged than I have lately, but yall know me - thatll change! I hope that having seen him today, and knowing now thats hes still in there fighting to get out, Ill be more prepared for the waxing and waning of brain injury recovery. 3) No random infections! Just healing. 4) That hell be able to work hard to rebuild his abilities in rehab. I suspect hell be moved to another facility by the weekend. 5) That hell have a minimum of lasting effects from the stroke. 6) For the kids. Please pray for each one of them, individually. They each are feeling the pain in their own ways. School is very difficult for them. I hope this makes sense. I have nodded off four times trying to get this out. Thanks so much! :)
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:36:12 +0000
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